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Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
Planning Section Chief
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, what are these personnel collectively referred to as?
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, what are these personnel collectively referred to as?
Command Staff
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
Public Information Officer
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
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Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
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Which of the following are typical incident facilities? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are typical incident facilities? (Select all that apply)
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Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
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What is the role of the Liaison Officer?
What is the role of the Liaison Officer?
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Who is responsible for the establishment of the ICS modular organization?
Who is responsible for the establishment of the ICS modular organization?
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When command is transferred, what should be included in the process?
When command is transferred, what should be included in the process?
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The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
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Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
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Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
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To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
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Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
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Manageable Span of Control refers to what?
Manageable Span of Control refers to what?
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Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?
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Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
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To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of what?
To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of what?
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In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish what?
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish what?
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At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
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Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?
Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?
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Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
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Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
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Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure what?
Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure what?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is what?
The Incident Command System (ICS) is what?
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An Incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
An Incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
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Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
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Selection of Incident Commanders is done by whom?
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by whom?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?
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One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process.
One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process.
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Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
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When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of command is being used?
When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of command is being used?
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Command is defined as what?
Command is defined as what?
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Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed?
Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed?
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Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT?
Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT?
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Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?
Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?
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The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include what?
The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include what?
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Study Notes
Incident Command System (ICS) Overview
- ICS is a standardized approach for incident management applicable to all hazards.
- It can manage both large, complex incidents and planned events.
Key Roles in ICS
- Planning Section Chief: Prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness.
- Command Staff: Personnel designated by the Incident Commander for public information, safety, and liaison services.
- Public Information Officer: Interfaces with other agencies to fulfill incident-related information needs.
- Operations Section Chief: Directs responses and tactical actions to meet incident objectives.
- Finance/Administration Section Chief: Handles contracts, documentation for reimbursement, and timekeeping for personnel.
- Liaison Officer: Acts as the main point of contact for other response organizations.
- Logistics Section Chief: Ensures incident personnel have necessary support, including food, communication, and transportation.
Incident Facilities
- Typical facilities include point-of-distribution sites, camps, and the Incident Command Post.
Command Structure and Responsibilities
- The Incident Commander has overall responsibility for managing on-scene incidents and designates personnel roles.
- Briefings are essential when transferring command.
- The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility designates the Incident Commander.
Incident Management Characteristics
- Information and Intelligence Management: Involves gathering and analyzing weather and other data.
- Comprehensive Resource Management: Includes Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing of personnel.
- Integrated Communications: Essential for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing.
- Dispatch/Deployment: Involves personnel requested through proper authorities and resource management systems.
Accountability and Communication
- Key processes for accountability: check-in, Incident Action Planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking.
- Use of common terminology is recommended for clear communication.
Unified Command
- Involves collaboration among members representing multiple jurisdictions to establish incident objectives.
Financial Management in ICS
- Monitors costs related to incidents, providing accounting, procurement, and cost analysis services.
Incident Action Plans
- Communicates operational and support activities required for an incident and is crucial for planning.
ICS Functional Areas
- Operations: Establishes tactics and directs resources to achieve incident objectives.
- Planning: Tracks resources, analyzes information, and maintains documentation.
- Logistics: Arranges resources and services necessary for incident objectives.
- Finance/Administration: Handles costs and accounting procedures.
Best Practices
- Avoid self-dispatching to prevent overburdening command structures.
- Ensure the use of standardized planning processes to improve organization.
Additional ICS Facts
- Command refers to directing and controlling by virtue of specific authority.
- All ICS applications must have a staffed Incident Commander.
- Incident objectives include identifying strategies and activities necessary for achieving goals.
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